Dam KS02716
Key Takeaway
Dam KS02716 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 241 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02716 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GILL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dam KS02716?
Dam KS02716 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dam KS02716?
Dam KS02716 is owned by GILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam KS02716 built?
Dam KS02716 was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dam KS02716?
Dam KS02716 has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.